Bartender Joanne serves up a cold draft beer and a hearty meal at Backstreet Bar & Grill's outside bar- now open for business.

After almost twenty years, Dick and Colleen Moranto are still going strong, giving back to their community tenfold and delivering on their promise to make Moranto's Backstreet Bar & Grill the perfect destination for satisfying, affordable food. On Saturday, July 14th, Backstreet will be sponsoring yet another charitable event that shows their commitment to supporting not only worthy causes but meaningful ones. On the 14th, Backstreet will hold a memorial bike run to honor the life and legacy of Paula Denoncour. Riders will gather at Backstreet at 11:00am and travel a predetermined route, returning by 3:00 for one of their famous Steak Fry's. Tickets are only $15.00 a person, with all of the proceeds from the bike run and steak fry going to the Bristol Veterans Home in Paula's memory. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, contact Rick Dowd at 345-5805 or Dave Denoncour at 447-4884. Dick and Colleen are throwing their support behind this special memorial event - why not join them?

While Moranto's Backstreet Bar & Grill makes a great contribution to its community, its real "claim to fame" is its enticing menu of savory dinner and lunch choices, including grilled pizzas with endless toppings and hearty dishes such as Grilled Swordfish, Fried Scallops, Baked Stuffed Shrimp and Boneless Stuffed Chicken - all for unbeatable prices and perfect for summer! When you have been out on the water all day, Backstreet offers you a cool retreat to whet your palate and satisfy your hunger.

Some might not know about Backstreet's bargain lunch special, served daily from 11am - 4pm. With the purchase of a beverage, you can select from a large menu of hot and cold sandwiches - all for only $6.00. If the lunch special doesn't appeal to you, their full menu is also available, including their finger-licking appetizers - home style stuffies, jalapeno poppers, fried calamari, onion rings and so much more.

Moranto's Backstreet is also a great destination to host your next party of up to 60 guests! Why struggle over a hot stove when you can gather friends and family in this comfortable, lively space? This is the perfect place to host a fundraiser, team celebration, anniversary or birthday party, or even post-funeral get together. Let the crew here make your function memorable and hassle-free.

Moranto's Backstreet Bar & Grill is located at 2247 West Shore Road . Hours are Monday - Saturday from 11:00 to 1 am, and Sundays from noon to 1 am. For take-out orders, call 736-0404. Gift cards are available, an ATM is on the premises, and all major credit cards are accepted.

Watch for details of Backstreet's 5th Annual Golf Tournament - get your teams together and mark your calendars for Saturday, August 11.